Vera's laughter rang out, echoing with a bitter irony. Was she truly the one responsible for the demise of their once-promising marriage?

Regardless, she no longer wished to engage in further arguments with Joseph. Her sole desire was to bring an end to this union.

Nodding in agreement, Vera's response unsettled Joseph, evoking a hint of discomfort within him.

“Well... You may continue residing in the house."

“No, I will move out today!"

Vera's unexpected determination caught Joseph off guard.

He absentmindedly placed a cigarette between his Lips, forgetting to ignite it for an extended period.

In that moment, a tinge of sadness washed over him.

There was a time when he had deeply loved Vera.

She had possessed an undeniable allure and breathtaking beauty, requiring his considerable effort and time to win her affections.

Aline, on the other hand, was a different kind of woman.

From the beginning to the end, Aline had embodied dissolute tendencies.

It was for this woman that he had divorced Vera.

All of a sudden, Joseph found himself unable to meet Vera's gaze, unable to bear the weight of her disdain and her entanglement with Roscoe.

*

It took Rena two days to find a suitable residence for Vera.

Rena had hoped that Vera would choose to live with her, believing that their bond as friends could provide solace. However, Vera asserted that they were both adults with their own private lives.

Rena couldn't help but suspect that Vera's decision was influenced by the fact that Roscoe would visit her at her new home for intimate encounters.

Vera perceived Rena's thoughts effortlessly, playfully flipping her hair as she casually remarked, “As a woman, I have my own physical needs. Roscoe is skilled in the realm of passion and satisfies my desires."

A blush tinged Rena's cheeks, her embarrassment evident.

Deliberately, Vera posed a question, “And what about you and Robert...?"

Rena hadn't even shared a kiss with Robert.